UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Fertilizer is law in Florida. Nuances of the law are different depending on state, county, or local laws in place. Many commercial landscaping businesses are responsible for keeping our lands beautiful across city and county lines. Here is… Read More
Pesticide exams will once again be administered at the UF/IFAS Extension Extension Orange County with safety protocols in place. Exams will be given June 4, 5, 11 & 18 from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Effective July 2nd, exams will… Read More
STRIKE! BOOM! CRAAAACK! Yes, folks, that is the sound of Florida’s rainy season. Florida’s heavy summer rainfall certainly keeps plants growing like Jack’s beanstalk, but sometimes those skies are also laced with lightning. Frightening! Florida does experience more… Read More
Turfgrass responds to different seasons and it is mostly driven by light, water, and temperature. Remember, plants need light, water, and nutrients to grow! So those short, cool winter days with sparse rainfall result in turf going into… Read More
This gardening guide will help you to achieve your gardening goals! Determine your goals as a grower Feed yourself or family? Feed others? Make money and grow business? Businesses should consult the Florida Direct Marketing Guide. Based on… Read More
The sun is an excellent form of light and is very affordable, but it may not always be available. Growing vegetables with artificial lights provides growers with an opportunity to defeat the seasons and to grow food in… Read More
Set it and forget it hydroponics accurately explains how simple growing your own food hydroponically can be! Research from Dr. Bernard A. Kratky at the University of Hawaii explains “Three Non-circulating Hydroponic Methods for Growing Lettuce.” Here is… Read More
I am as Florida native as it gets, and I love the plants, people, and cultures that have taken root in this wonderful place we call home. My name is Hannah Wooten, and I am proud to be… Read More
One of the great benefits of working with UF/IFAS Extension is that local experts are working in every county in Florida using science to solve problems, especially those related to lawns and landscapes! These experts are known as… Read More
How would you describe this pattern in the turfgrass? Leopard print, Zebra turf, swirlie, wormy, or psychedelic… The pattern described by many names looks quite interesting, almost artistic! This unusual pattern is a result of frost damage on… Read More
